Why Westlake?

Why Westlake?

Westlake Girls offers an exceptional environment where academic excellence, personal growth, and the empowerment of young women—mana wahine—are at the heart of everything we do.

Our single-sex environment fosters confidence, resilience, and leadership, allowing girls to thrive academically and personally.

We inspire students to become creative, independent learners, fully prepared for tertiary study and future careers.

Our diverse student body enriches the learning experience, while our extensive co-curricular programme—ranging from robotics and sustainability projects to over 40 sports—nurtures talent and passion. Leadership opportunities abound through our five-house system, and our acclaimed Music Department, in collaboration with Westlake Boys, consistently dominates national and international competitions.

At Westlake Girls, we empower young women to excel in every aspect of life!

 

Why choose Westlake?

A Parent's Guide to WGHS

Open Night

Our Open Night will be held on Tuesday 30 June, 2026. The evening is aimed at current Year 8 students thinking of attending WGHS in 2027 and their whānau. There will be two identical sessions at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm in our Event Centre. You don’t need to register; just come along to either session.

Please note: school will finish at 2.20pm on this day in preparation for Open Night and gates will be CLOSED from approximately 2.10-2.35pm.